A woman in her 20s has been treated in hospital after a bin was set alight at the front door of a house in Antrim.

Detectives are appealing for witnesses following the arson attack in the Craighill area in the early hours of Saturday.

A PSNI spokesman said: "At around 4.50am it was reported that a house in the area was on fire. Police and NIFRS attended and it was established that a bin had been placed against the door of a house and set alight.

"Damage was caused to the door and hallway of the property. A female, aged in her 20’s, who was in the property at the time was treated in hospital for the effects of smoke inhalation.

"Detective Inspector Christopher Millar is appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or anyone with any information that will assist the investigation to contact Detectives in Antrim Police Station on the non-emergency number 101. Information can also be passed anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."